Since Ruiz is Mexican American, it is more demanding job convincing those who encourage him from a distance. Not being born in Mexico makes that support all the more amazing to Ruiz, as Mexican fans demand their fighters represent the colors of their flag during each fight.
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Update your settings here to see it.īeing of Mexican descent, for years, Ruiz has felt “blessed” by the constant support he has received from the Aztec fans. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. A robust and shy boy, but when I was in the ring, I flipped the switch and boom, I became a little destroyer.” He’s funny, he dances whenever he wants, grabs the gloves and tries to train everyone. He’s not shy, he speaks his mind, and that's what everyone loves about him. Outside of the ring, Ruiz considers himself a shy person, something he has been "always since he was a child.” He sees elements of himself reflected in AJ despite the fact his son has a very different personality from his father. “I prefer that he go to school, educate himself and all that, but I will support him in whatever he wants to do.”ĭuring his visits to the ring in preparation for his fight against Arreola, Ruiz wanted AJ by his side. But I fight so they don't have to fight,” Ruiz said. “If he wants to fight, I support him 100%. Ruiz said his son has shown great interest in the sport and although he and his wife are supportive, they would prefer he take another path in life. Since Ruiz began his preparation for his fight Saturday, AJ has been there, enjoying moments like mitt sessions with Canelo, Reynoso and other fighters who were part of a training group in San Diego. (Premier Boxing Champions)ĪJ has joined his father at the gym since he was around 3 years old. Others accused Ruiz, known as the Destroyer, of being nothing more than a “one-hit miracle.”Īndy Ruiz Jr., center, is joined by his son, AJ, at a gym where the boxer trains. A new rain hit Ruiz, who was pelted by criticism of his physical condition and his lack of seriousness before a wounded and dangerous Joshua, who fought more with his mind than with his fists. The Imperial, Calif., native felt invincible.īut the joy did not last long because only six months later, Joshua defeated Ruiz by unanimous decision during a rematch in Saudi Arabia. He was received like a hero in the National Palace by the president of Mexico, Manuel López Obrador, and was the grand marshal of the Mexican national holidays parade in East Los Angeles. He became the first Mexican to win a heavyweight title.Īmid his newfound fame and recognition, Ruiz enjoyed the best moment of his career.
The Mexican American’s life would never be the same and the rain of honors did not stop drenching the then unified champion of the WBA, WBO and IBF. Ruiz (32-2, 22 KOs) stunned the boxing world when he finished off Joshua, the then-undefeated English heavyweight champion, in spectacular fashion on June 1, 2019, at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Ruiz’s loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2019 struck a chord, as he went from hero to villain in the blink of an eye. has been consciously preparing for his long-awaited return to the ring Saturday against Chris Arreola (38-6-1, 33 KOs) after 16 months of anticipation.
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